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NY A04418

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2011

Primary Sponsor

Peter Rivera

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Origin

Assembly

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a Task Force on Quality Workers Care within the Department of Mental Hygiene to study and make recommendations regarding workers in licensed, certified, or operated programs and facilities

  • Task force shall examine employment qualifications, education and training requirements, staffing needs, compensation and benefits, continuing education programs, whistleblower protections, and other relevant subjects

  • Task force shall be composed of seven state commissioners, the Civil Service Commission president, a representative from the Commission on Quality of Care, four patient advocates and guardians, two provider agency representatives, and five gubernatorial appointees (three recommended by labor organizations)

  • Task force shall meet at least four times per year, chaired by the Commissioner of Mental Health, with members receiving no salary but reimbursement for expenses

  • Task force shall submit a report on its findings to the Governor, Senate President, and Assembly Speaker by December 1, 2012; act takes effect 90 days after enactment

Legislative Description

Establishes a quality workers care task force; establishes who shall comprise such task force and its powers and duties; establishes such task force shall prepare a report on its findings.

Last Action

enacting clause stricken

9/4/2012

Committee Referrals

Mental Health2/3/2011

Full Bill Text

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